Senior Healthcare Assistant - North Middlesex University Hospital

Senior Healthcare Assistant – North Middlesex University Hospital

• Full‑time
• Compensation: GBP 24,937 – 26,598 per year
• Location: North Middlesex University Hospital, London

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity, the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care. We deliver community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our research pushes the boundaries of good end‑of‑life care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone can live with maximum quality of life when facing a terminal illness.

Our current level of service reaches only about 10% of people at the end of life. One in four people with a terminal illness in the UK does not receive the care or support they deserve.

Through the next five years, our mission is to close this gap by:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end‑of‑life experience

Our new service, developed in collaboration with North Middlesex University Hospital, is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for the Emergency Department.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients. Your responsibilities include monitoring skin integrity and personal hygiene, conducting nutrition assessments, and attending to comfort needs to promote rest and sleep. Key duties are:

• Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge‑planning support and liaise with community teams to facilitate prompt discharge home or to the preferred place of care.
• Deliver hands‑on personal care.
• Monitor and record observations.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients and families.

You will collaborate with a Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the emergency department to deliver patient‑centred palliative and end‑of‑life care, ensuring care is provided in the preferred setting and supporting discharge planning. You will also liaise with community teams to facilitate discharges to patients’ preferred place of care.

Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to assisting others and relevant experience in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Job Structure: Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours/week)

Workdays: Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts as service expands.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Band 3, £24,937 – £26,598 (rising to £25,760 – £27,476 from 1 April 2026) + high‑cost area supplement.

What we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated recent experience in the discharge process and providing care and support for patients at the end of life within an emergency department setting.
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person‑centred care.
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• A commitment to prioritising a patient’s care, comfort and privacy.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
• Knowledge of IT, in particular Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
• Defined contribution scheme for pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%).
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Support for eye care costs (T & C apply).
• Entitlement to a Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Entitlement to a Benefit Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance.

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays.
• Competitive policy for parental and sick leave.
• Continuous professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development.
• Industry‑leading training programmes.

To view the job description, please click here.

Advert closes: 22‑March‑2026

Application Process

To apply, submit an online application with your CV explaining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to join Marie Curie.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace for staff and volunteers alike. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation is suitable for their role and is committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, encouraging applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and we ask that your application authentically reflects your experience, perspective and voice.